“I’d have to chew on that for a little while,” Nicki told People. “I don’t even know. I’m kind of shocked right now. I’m sorry, wow, my mouth is open right now.”

Nicki hopes that the wedding dress shoot wasn’t just another one of Courtney’s evil stunts to get the spotlight to focus on her. “I would hope and pray that is not the case,” Nicki said. “There are no words to describe how horrible that would be. I mean, somebody’s heart is on the line. And not just somebody’s, but it’s Ben who I care deeply about. I cannot believe that anybody — even as manipulative as Courtney — would take it that far. I would hope not.”

Courtney left Mark Zunino Showroom in West Hollywood, Calif., with a garment bag on Feb. 29. Could she have been carrying out the dress that she plans to wear when she walks down the aisle with Ben?

BFFs — are you as outraged as Nicki by the possibility that Courtney could soon be Ben’s bride? Share your thoughts below.